June 5, 2023
It’s the Law – Part One
Cyril Northcote Parkinson. Not heard of him? Understandable, as it was nearly 70 years ago when he proposed the theory that work expands to fill the time available.
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Nigel Thornborrow
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June 4, 2023
New Holland Big Baler 1270 Plus Density: A plus for more density
New Holland has developed the 1270 Plus Density, to bring some of the higher density features from the larger machines to those producing a 70cm bale. We tested the firm's new Big Baler model in…
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June 4, 2023
Kemper 30R pick-up: Big appetite for larger swaths
A key performance bottleneck for the most powerful foragers in high-yielding grass swaths is the pick-up. This is something the latest Kemper 30R is designed to overcome, with a claimed swath gathering appetite to match…
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June 1, 2023
Covering and uncovering clamps: ‘That’ job, made a little easier
TUNING TIPS: Nothing can make a fleet of trailer drivers envy the buckrake operator more than when it comes time to sheet up. And it seems profi readers are also looking for easier options for…
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June 1, 2023
Mulag tractor mower collector: Cut ‘n’ collect
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Mulag mower collectors have been fitted to municipal Unimogs for many years and will be a familiar sight to those who travel frequently in Germany. Now, in collaboration with other manufacturers, Mulag has…
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May 31, 2023
Spud kit… and other stuff at the Glebe Farm auction
Like so many other UK farming enterprises, the potato sector is currently facing challenging times. Yet decent second-hand spud kit continues to sell, as witnessed at the recent Glebe Farm auction, Hanworth, Norfolk.
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May 31, 2023
Whatever happened to the Deutz-Fahr Gigant 400?
After years of absence from the forage harvester market, Deutz-Fahr debuted the Gigant 400 at Agritechnica in 1995. The self-propelled extracted more than 400hp from a Deutz engine, while the chopping unit was sourced from…
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May 31, 2023
Case IH Magnum MX240 Report: Maximum flow
Magnum. Thinking yummy, choccy ice cream? Sorry to disappoint. A good old American workhorse from Case IH? Now you're talking. We take a look at the five top-end MX models.
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May 31, 2023
In-field maize bales report: Heavyweight bales
Grass and maize silage baled and wrapped by the MultiBaler XL weigh at least 1.0t and sometimes much heavier. We’ve been to see the Dutch-made flagship in the range in action.
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May 31, 2023
Farming GT robotic weeder: AI replaces weed killers
The Farming GT robotic weeder, from Farming Revolution, weeds beet with the help of multispectral cameras and artificial intelligence. By definition, the system doesn't suffer from fatigue and works 24/7, as we discovered.
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May 31, 2023
Removable seeder: Pit stop, drill swap
When discing in dry soil conditions, the dust would stick to our APV seeder, which is fitted to an Amazone Catros disc harrow.
